PlainZIP

Detroit, MI · standard

ZIP Code 48201

Wayne County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

12,814
2,467/sq mi
$24,749
Median income
$412,600
Median home value
39.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Detroit pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
2,467
people per sq mi
11%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 48201 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 48201 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, home to 12,814 residents across 5.2 square miles, a density of 2,467 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 48201 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $24,749 (66% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $35,003. 43.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 11.5%. The typical home here is valued at $412,600 (88% above the state average); renters pay a median of $914 monthly, and 11.0% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 48201 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Wayne County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 48201

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Detroit, MI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48201.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48201, Detroit, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

12,814

Population

5.2

Area (sq mi)

2,467

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48201?

32.4

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

9.2%

Foreign-Born

White 25.8%
African American 58.8%
Asian 8.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$24,749

Median Household Income

-66% vs state

$35,003

Per Capita Income

43.3%

Poverty Rate

11.5%

Unemployment Rate

20.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 48201 ranks nationally

Detroit, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$24,749 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

10,273

Total Housing Units

8,182

Occupied Units

2,091

Vacant Units

1.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 11.0%
Renter 89.0%

$412,600

Median Home Value

+88% vs state

$914

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 481 business establishments in ZIP 48201, employing approximately 26,429 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,137,344,000.

481

Businesses

26,429

Employees

$2.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 99 20.6%
Health care and social assistance 97 20.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 54 11.2%
Retail trade 51 10.6%
Other services (except public administration) 44 9.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 4.2%
Information 19 4.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 4.0%
Finance and insurance 14 2.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 10 2.1%
Construction 7 1.5%
Educational services 7 1.5%
Wholesale trade 6 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.0%
Manufacturing 4 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 48201 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 48201 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 48201 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 48201 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
48233 Detroit, MI 0 1.6 mi
48226 Detroit, MI 5,302 1.2 mi
48208 Detroit, MI 10,234 1.6 mi
48243 Detroit, MI 0 1.6 mi
48216 Detroit, MI 5,645 1.7 mi
48202 Detroit, MI 16,603 2.1 mi
48207 Detroit, MI 20,252 2.3 mi
48211 Detroit, MI 7,082 2.5 mi
48212 Hamtramck, MI 39,038 4.3 mi
48206 Detroit, MI 21,954 3.1 mi

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Pop: 47,465
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Pop: 46,931

Related Areas

Wayne County Detroit, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48201 in? ▼
ZIP code 48201 (Detroit) is located in Wayne County, Michigan. Wayne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wayne-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48201? ▼
ZIP code 48201 in Detroit, MI has a population of 12,814 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48201? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 48201 is $24,749, which is 68% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48201? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 48201 is $412,600, which is 48% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48201? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 48201 is African American at 58.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48201? ▼
ZIP code 48201 has 481 business establishments employing approximately 26,429 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48201? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48201 are: Accommodation and food services (99), Health care and social assistance (97), Professional, scientific, and technical services (54). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48201? ▼
In ZIP code 48201, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 48201? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48201 is 20.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48201? ▼
In ZIP code 48201, approximately 11.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 89.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48201? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48201 is 43.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.